Crab & Lemons french portrait The painting is well-executed and

The painting is well-executed and possesses a simple sweetness

complete with reflections in the ocean and a peaceful sky

Condition: The carton is in very good condition despite a (discreet) vein to the right of the vase

but it seems to add to the antique charm of the piece

Crab & Lemons french portrait The painting is well-executed and20th century Belgian school oil painting on a wooden panel signed in the lower left "Alfred Bastien" for Alfred Thodore Joseph Bastien (1873 1955). The work has a little texture to the touch. An Impressionist inspired artwork displays a crab and lemons in a still life arrangement. The artist skillfully uses a knife to create relief effects in specific areas, resulting in a textured appearance without excessive materials. These various textures and